December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Dexter Michigan history

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Discover how Katharine Dexter McCormick saved and restored Gordon Hall in Dexter, Michigan. Learn about its history, preservation efforts, and community impact. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of Dexter’s founder, Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27, 1875, in Dexter in Gordon Hall. During her life, she made a significant impact on women’s ...

History Comes Alive at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter

History Comes Alive at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter

Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical ...

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Dexter City Council Advances Historical Marker Program

Dexter City Council Advances Historical Marker Program

Councilmember Zach Michels Leads Initiative to Recognize and Preserve City’s Historical Sites At the Dexter City Council meeting on September 23, 2024, Councilmember Zach Michels took the lead in advocating for the city’s historical resources to be more formally recognized through the Michigan Historical Marker program. Michels emphasized Dexter’s commitment to preserving and educating the ...